Ok... maybe this isn't as classic as the sazerac or the manhattan. But next Monday is national margarita day so I had to embrace my inner margarita nerd. If you don't know already I love a good cocktail. I HATE cocktails that give me an instant headache. I'm talking the kind of cocktail that you can tell will give you a hangover, after the first sip! There are often times that margaritas can give you this feeling. And that is most definitely because of the sugar. This is probably not a fact baked up by science. A perfect solution to this is making a fresh margarita. Ditch the pre made mixed because you really don't need them. The secret ingredient to an amazing margarita is fresh lime juice.

Ingredients (makes 1)

1 1/2 oz silver tequila

1 ounce cointreau

1 ounce freshly-squeeze lime juice

lime wedge (optional)

Salt for rim if desired

Method

First rim your glass with lime juice and salt, optional. In a shaker add remaining ingredients and shake well. Strain in to margarita glass and enjoy! Fresh lime juice is the key to success with this recipe!

XOXO,

Jacque

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